Boca de Yumuri
Boca de Yumuri is Cuba's best-kept secret—a classic cobblestone point break at the mouth of the Yumuri River near Baracoa. When NE swells wrap into this remote corner of eastern Cuba, long, perfect right walls peel along the rivermouth with world-class form. Getting here is an adventure in itself, but the reward is empty perfection.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- NE (45°)
- Direction range
- 20° - 80°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2m - 2.6m
- Height multiplier
- 0.92×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- W (270°)
- Offshore range
- 240° - 300°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.6m - 1.5m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
1/10
Access: Far eastern Cuba near Baracoa. Fly to Santiago de Cuba (SCU), then ~4.5hr drive over the La Farola pass. Classic cobblestone rivermouth point.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Boca de Yumuri?
Boca de Yumuri is a point break in Baracoa, Cuba, that mostly breaks right.
What swell works best at Boca de Yumuri?
Boca de Yumuri picks up swell from the NNE round to the E, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the NE. It starts working at around 1.2m and handles up to about 3m, with the sweet spot around 2 to 2.6m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 10s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at Boca de Yumuri?
A W wind is dead offshore at Boca de Yumuri, and anything from the WSW round to the WNW keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 10am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Boca de Yumuri?
Boca de Yumuri is at its best around mid tide, roughly 0.6m to 1.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Boca de Yumuri?
The most reliable run of swell at Boca de Yumuri comes Nov to Mar. There's a second window in Sep to Oct too. Winter NE swells. Remote and uncrowded.
How cold is the water at Boca de Yumuri?
The water at Boca de Yumuri averages around 27°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Boca de Yumuri good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 6/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 1/10). Rivermouth point. Remote location.
How do I get to Boca de Yumuri?
The nearest airport on our list is SCU, then it's roughly a 4.5-hour drive. Far eastern Cuba near Baracoa. Fly to Santiago de Cuba (SCU), then ~4.5hr drive over the La Farola pass. Classic cobblestone rivermouth point.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Oct
Winter NE swells. Remote and uncrowded.
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